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Tamil Nadu has been shaken by the tragic loss of 41 lives in a stampede at actor Vijay’s political rally in Karur. The visuals of desperate families, bodies lined up, and survivors in shock should have moved the entire political establishment to one united demand: justice for the victims. Instead, what we see is a…
As a Hyderabadi, I hardly need to introduce Asaduddin Owaisi — the barrister-politician who inherited the legacy of the All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). His family’s political roots run deep in the Old City, where his party has built its empire on a concentrated pocket of community votes. Election after election, AIMIM has managed to hold…
Cricket is meant to be a gentleman’s game. But when a terror-exporting nation like Pakistan enters the arena, the “gentleman” is replaced by indecency, deception, and dishonor. What unfolded at the Asia Cup was not just another cricketing contest—it was a test of national dignity. India didn’t just defeat Pakistan on the field; it humiliated…
The Congress party and its allies are increasingly looking like a desperate political force, unable to digest their serial defeats at the Centre and in states since 2014. Having been reduced to a shadow of their past self, they appear to be experimenting with dangerous tools—allegations of “vote chori,” fabricated narratives of constitutional threats, and…
The Modi government’s decision to extend the tenure of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan by eight months is not just an administrative call but a strategic necessity, dictated by the volatile security environment India faces. Far from being a routine extension, the move underlines the importance of continuity in military leadership at…
In a political climate where caste and religion often decide the course of elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s decision to enforce the Allahabad High Court’s directive against caste-based rallies and signboards marks a significant shift. The move, whether welcomed or opposed, forces us to confront a truth we have long ignored: caste-based mobilization…
When it comes to cricket administration, most state associations behave like passengers stuck in a never-ending traffic jam—horns blaring, engines overheating, but no one moving an inch. Then there’s West Bengal. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has done the obvious, the sensible, and the refreshing: it has put its faith in none other than…
Is the world so blinded by its own moral posturing that it refuses to see what’s unfolding in front of its eyes? The United Kingdom, despite the chaos brewing on its own streets, has now joined hands with Australia and Canada in the reckless adventure of recognizing a Palestinian state. Foolhardy would be a kind…
India’s markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has finally delivered a long-awaited verdict that cuts through months of speculation, accusations, and sensational headlines: the Adani Group did not violate securities laws in the manner alleged by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research. With that, one of the most politically charged financial controversies in…
We Indians are a sentimental lot. We proudly thump our chests at the words of the Preamble: “We, the People of India…” It sounds empowering, revolutionary, almost goosebump-worthy. After all, the Constitution assures us that sovereignty rests with the people. But wait—before you start celebrating your sovereign self, let me break the bad news: in…
